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Axle and universal fluids

Axle and universal fluids

As commercial vehicles become heavier and the need for durability increases, axle fluids are more and more critical for vehicle reliability. Getting the right oil for your vehicle is key to ensuring your rear axle operates as designed and gets the maximum protection under demanding conditions.

 

In response to that, Castrol has designed a range of axle and universal fluids that can help the vehicle’s axle system perform at its best. Our product range includes fully synthetic and advanced mineral products which have been designed to offer enhanced protection and help prolong component life.

 

Always consult your vehicle handbook to make sure you find the correct fluid for your axles.

Available in the following grades:

TRANSMAX Axle Long Life 75W-90

Castrol TRANSMAX Axle Long Life 75W-90

Full synthetic rear axle fluid, formulated with Smooth Drive Technologyᵀᴹ, for passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Approved by MAN, Scania and ZF and  specially designed and approved by BMW for use in all BMW final drives fitted with conventional (non limited slip) differentials.

Meets or exceeds industry standards:

 

  •  API GL-5
  • MAN 342 S1
  • ZF TE-ML 05A, 12B, 17B, 19C, 21A
  • BMW (Non-Limited Slip Rear Axles) According to Service Instruction 33 01 96 (149)
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TRANSMAX Axle EPX 80W-90

Castrol TRANSMAX Axle EPX 80W-90

For differentials and other applications in passenger cars and commercial vehicles where API GL-5 is required.

Meets or exceeds industry standards:

 

  • API GL-5
  • MAN 342 M2
  • ZF TE-ML 05A, 12E, 16B, 17B, 19B, 21A
Product data sheets
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TRANSMAX Axle EPX 85W-140

Castrol TRANSMAX Axle EPX 85W-140

For differentials and other applications in passenger cars and commercial vehicles where API GL-5 is required.

Meets or exceeds industry standards:

 

  • API GL-5
  • ZF TE-ML 05A, 12E, 16D, 21A
Product data sheets
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TRANSMAX Limited Slip Z 85W-90

Castrol TRANSMAX Limited Slip Z 85W-90

For use in limited slip differentials in passenger cars and commercial vehicles where API GL-5 oils with specific limited slip friction performance are required.

Meets or exceeds industry standards:

 

  • API GL-5
  • ZF TE-ML 05C, 12C, 16E, 21C
Product data sheets
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TRANSMAX Universal LL 75W-90

Castrol TRANSMAX Universal LL 75W-90

Full synthetic universal driveline fluid, formulated with Smooth Drive Technologyᵀᴹ, for both manual transmissions and differentials of a wide range of vehicles where API GL-4 or API GL-5 fluids are required.

Meets or exceeds industry standards:

 

  • API GL-4/GL-5/MT-1
  • SAE J2360
  • MAN 341 Z2, 342 S1
  • MB-Approval 235.8
  • Scania STO 1:1G, STO 2:0A FS
  • Volvo Transmission Oil 97312-047
  • ZF TE-ML 02B, 05A, 12L, 12N, 16F, 17B, 19C, 21A
Product data sheets
Material safety data sheets